Challenge #19 Sponsored by Ching-Chou Kuik

     Welcome to our 19th Challenge here at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies.  Please don't forget to check our rules. Thanks!

       OK, let's get right to what you all want to know - our winner of the prize offered by Ike's Art for our September, 2018 challenge is:

#108 Diane Louise  

with this fab card:

Congratulations!  Please email us at 2craftycrittercrazies(at)gmail(dot)com so that we can arrange to get your prize to you.

We've also chosen these as our
DT Favorites:

Lori - #93 Andrea W.
I just adore this sweet Halloween card!  
The penguin is so cute and I love all the Halloween elements!

CarolG - #35 Andrea Norris
So beautifully coloured, fabulous design, and choice of elements; 
this is definitely a 'bee happy' card.

NanaConnie - #127 Annette
First, I love that Annette did a double easel card
and her coloring is incredible!  Wonderful textures
and delightful embellishments.

Donna - #130 Vivi
I am in love with this darling card! Big, happy TOOTHY dragon
 cuddling up to the stars, and so delightfully colored!
Thanks for the smiles and joy, Vivi!
(I **need** this image!)

Ine - #18 Pinky's world
I really love the 4 frames on this card and the lovely dogs in it. The text makes it all complete!

Cheryl - # 129 nonsolocard

Such a gentle card with a beautifully coloured 

angel and birds. I love the shape 

and the delicate foliage - so pretty.

Favorites Ladies, please take this badge and add it to your blog.  

    Some news about the team:
As we shared last month, Teresa is leaving us 
to pursue her art more actively
and we're going to miss her more than she can imagine.
Sending virtual hugs your way, my friend.

On a happier note, we have Vicki joining us
and we're thrilled about that!
Here's a little bit about her:

Hello friends!  My name is Vicki Parson and I'm so delighted to be a part of this special challenge team!  I have been a lover of critters ever since I can remember!  I've always been around animals since childhood and I truly believe that they can enrich your life for the better in so many different ways!  As a child growing up surrounded by many types of animals out in the country, I have so many fond memories!  What better way to honor all of those memories with my "animal pals" than to create and share my love of them each month!  I really enjoy spreading smiles as far as I can and this is just another way for me to share that with you!  If you'd like to see more smiles from me, please visit me on my blog - Stamped Smiles.

I look forward to sharing my critter creations with you and I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery!

Now, the October Challenge!

 We're sponsored this month by Ching-Chou Kuik and you can find out more about them by clicking on their name above.

Here's a little more inspiration from our team to encourage you.  

Cheryl using "Green Frog Elf "

CarolG using "Green Frog Elf"

Donna using "Flutter Butterflies Grey Scale"




Helen using "Flutter Butterflies Grey Scale"

Ine using "Blue Sea Illusion"

 Lisa using "Christmas Venice Night"

Lori using "Flutter Butterflies Grey Scale"

Lynn using "Green Frog Elf "

NanaConnie using "Deer Autumn"

Vicki using "Flutter Butterflies Grey Scale"

     

You have until 8 p.m. (Pacific time) on October 25 to enter your project.

    If you have any problems with the Inlinkz, please leave us a comment or send an email and let us know.

An InLinkz Link-up

It's a Cat's Life - by NanaConnie

If you're looking for the September challenge, please click here.

It's a Cat's Life!  -  by NanaConnie

I have two sweet fur babies who allow me to share their home (as long as I keep their food and water dishes full and their litter box clean.)  They are both cuddly on crisp fall or cold winter nights, opting for the bed where I (try to) sleep because there's always a warm spot if only they can find the exact right spot (which means 'on top of me!')

They also follow me around the house, perhaps feeling the need to keep an eye on me, either for my protection or theirs.  I've never quite figured that out, but they do tend to be in whichever room I'm occupying at the moment, including long hours spent 'guarding' the craft room.

Above is Honey taking up residence on one of the two matching desks in the craft room.

Honey is the one who is first to detect my absence if I have left one room for another.  Generally, I get about 2 minutes before Honey comes looking for me.  Heaven forbid that I take more time than that in the bathroom.  Even taking a shower requires the attendance of one or both of the fur babies, usually with both of them perched on the closed lid of the throne, waiting for the shower water to stop running.  lol  According to their very loud complaints, it truly must be a federal crime to close the door when taking a shower.  Their presence is required!

The sound of the printer starting up

fascinates Honey and you'll find the white furball

 'stalking' the paper tray, waiting for the paper to arrive.

Pawing at the sheets of paper is often required!

 

Molly can usually be found on the crafting table

(no matter what project might also be there),

guarding the entire room with one, penetrating glance.

If I spend too much time crafting, without taking time out to pay attention to the feline "queens," this is what I find staring at me, with an occasional frustrated "meow" thrown in for good measure!

Ah, yes, I do adore the fur babies.  :-D  -NanaConnie